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Haiti: Encyclopedia - Haiti
The Republic of Haiti is a country situated on the western third of the island of Hispaniola and the smaller islands of La Gonâve, La To...
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - History
Main article: History of Haiti
Haiti - 1804: Independence.
Freed blacks and mulattos joined with slaves under Pierre-Dominique Toussain...
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - Geography
Main article: Geography of Haiti
Haiti's terrain consists mainly of rugged mountains with small coastal plains and river valleys. The eas...
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - Culture
Main articles: Culture of Haiti
A distinction should be made between Haitian Vodou and American (New Orleans) Voodoo. They are similar in...
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - Culture
Main articles: Culture of Haiti
A distinction should be made between Haitian Vodou and American (New Orleans) Voodoo. They are similar in...
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - Economy
Main article: Economy of Haiti
Haiti remains the least-developed country in the Western Hemisphere and one of the poorest in the world. C...
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - Politics
Main article: Politics of Haiti
Haiti is a presidential republic with an elected president and National Assembly. However, some claim it ...
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - Departments
Main article: Departments of Haiti
Haiti is divided into ten departments (provinces):
Artibonite
Centre
Grand'Anse
Nippes
Nord
Nord-Est
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Haiti: Encyclopedia Ii - Haiti - Demographics
Main article: Demographics of Haiti
Although Haiti averages about 270 people per square kilometer (699/mi²), its population is concentra...
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